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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.10, 1,522.59 and 429.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.10, 1,522.59 and 429.86 is: 644.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.10 : 1,522.59 = 429.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.10/1,522.59 = 429.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.10x = 1,522.59 × 429.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.10x = 654,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,500.54/1,015.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.76

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